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This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines the competitive strategies of the major brand owners within the global soft drinks industry as they navigate and shift their strategies in a post-COVID-19 environment. Competitive activity over the past year is discussed,…

Soft drinks and, moreover, the plastic bottles that are used as packaging, have drawn attention for not being sustainable enough. Home soda makers are competing strongly in some markets, as consumers increasingly favour package-less solutions for…

Euromonitor International updated the Soft Drinks Forecast Model in April 2022, applying the latest macroeconomic consensus to review 2022-2026 category projections. This report reviews top line changes to this outlook, indicating the main challenges…

Beauty and personal care packaging remained resilient globally, with Asia as the growth engine and toiletries dominating volume sales globally. As lifestyles continue to evolve, packaging innovation will be challenged to respond to consumers’ new…

Consumers are increasingly shifting to online shopping, and they are very interested in nutritional information. As a result, it has become vital for brand owners to position their products in the most effective way on digital platforms. In this…

This report examines the early impact of the war in Ukraine on the drinks sector in Russia in the drinks sector. Product availability, prices and company presence are seeing shifts due to sanctions and decisions by international players to leave…

Wellness has been identified by Euromonitor International as having the furthest-reaching impact on industries and consumers in the future. This report looks at the link between rising longevity and consumers’ search for a healthy life and highlights…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

The report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…

Slower growth, surging inflation, rising geopolitical risks and an accelerating deglobalisation trend are factors shaping the global economic, financial and trade landscape in 2022 and beyond. Despite the challenges, there are opportunities for…

Increasingly popular in Western Europe, among Millennials and Gen Z who are most influenced by climate impact, refillable and reusable solutions continue to expand across the beauty, home care, food and drinks industries. The recurrent themes of…

Regulators are increasingly focused on taking action to address the environmental impact of consumer and corporate behaviour, and sustainability legislation will become an ever more prominent feature of the operating landscape for business, across…

The consumption of carbonates in Western Europeans countries is undergoing significant developments. This briefing aims to provide a regional outline of consumption at a regional level expanding on Euromonitor’s data. The COVID-19 pandemic worked as…

The plant-based trend continues to evolve, moving beyond the obvious manifestations in food to products across apparel, consumer health, beauty and personal care, drinks and even home care. This report examines its spread and what consumers are…

PepsiCo remains one of the top soft drinks' brands globally, driven by its strong presence in carbonates and innovations in different categories, mainly in reduced sugar and functional beverages. After the impact of the pandemic, sustainable…

In 2021, Asia Pacific accounts for around one fifth of the world’s total carbonates consumption. Its off-trade volume growth reflects a recovery from 2020 where carbonates, being strongly associated with immediate consumption, are impacted during…

The global soft drinks industry saw divergent regional trends in 2021. The temporary surge in retail volumes in North America and Western Europe in 2020 abated, while sales in Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East and Africa rose. While…

Channel shifts and recent shock to economies globally will shape the way consumers perceive private label within drinks. Changing consumption patterns will allow retailers to adapt private label in niche categories and explore beyond the “economy”…

Taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages in key markets, coupled with changing consumers tastes and attitudes to nutrition are beginning to address the question of sugar content in the industry. This report explores alternative sugar control strategies…